FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BURBANK BLVD

Carrying BURBANK BLVD over TUJUNGA WASH BURBANK

AT COLDWATER CANYON AVE, Los Angeles, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
71 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BURBANK BLVD

The BURBANK BLVD bridge in Los Angeles, California carries BURBANK BLVD over TUJUNGA WASH BURBANK. It was built in 1951, making it 75 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1967, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 44.2 meters (145 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 31,134 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 70.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How BURBANK BLVD compares

▲ 39.3
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Top 1%
Higher load rating than 99% of California bridges
3,937
Bridges in Los Angeles · 88 in Poor condition
BURBANK BLVD 70.6 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
75.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
9.4
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
70.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1951
Last Reconstructed
1967
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
44.2 m (145 ft)
Deck Width
29.0 m (95 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
31,134 vehicles/day
Structure Number
53C1139

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BURBANK BLVD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare BURBANK BLVD against other structures in Los Angeles and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for BURBANK BLVD?

BURBANK BLVD in Los Angeles, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BURBANK BLVD inspected?

BURBANK BLVD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 31,134 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BURBANK BLVD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for BURBANK BLVD?

BURBANK BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 70.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BURBANK BLVD?

BURBANK BLVD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is BURBANK BLVD and does age affect safety?

BURBANK BLVD was built in 1951, making it 75 years old and last reconstructed in 1967.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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